Harish Jonnalagadda is Android Central's Senior Editor overseeing the mobile category. He started his tech journey at a very young age by tweaking Windows XP installations, and that hobby ignited an enthusiasm that led him into the world of PC modding. After picking up a Bachelor's degree in computer science, he decided to pursue his passion by covering PC hardware at VR-Zone, where he reviewed motherboards, video cards, and DRAM modules.
While he used iPhones initially, switching to the Nexus 4 served as the catalyst to explore Android's burgeoning ecosystem, and he pivoted to writing about mobile tech, joining Android Central's newsroom back in 2014. As a Senior Editor, he oversees the site's coverage of Chinese phone brands, enthusiast audio products, networking hardware, and storage servers, leveraging his engineering background and extensive experience testing mobile hardware to evaluate the latest phones and accessories.
In over a decade of covering Android, he has used pretty much every single major phone released globally, giving him an unrivaled view into Google's mobile platform. His specialty is Chinese brands; he's charted the growth of all the major Chinese manufacturers from their inception, and he uses that knowledge to share unique insights. When not testing the latest gadgets, he can be found reading sci-fi novels on his e-reader, and occasionally yelling at the TV in frustration as Arsenal squander yet another title run.
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Light up in style Govee makes the best outdoor lights, and its best outdoor lights are down to just $199. This is a holiday lighting deal you don't want to miss.

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Turn it up Marshall's Emberton III gets loud, while still being small enough that you can take it just about anywhere.

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Ultimate deal With the F8 Ultra, POCO is signaling its intent to go up against the best Android phones. And you know what? The phone manages to hold its own against Google and Samsung's latest devices.

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Charge it up UGREEN's 165W Nexode power bank is now my go-to choice when I travel. And right now, you can get it a just $65.

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Hardwired A network attached storage server is a great way to store your data locally, and you don't need to worry about any privacy issues.

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Sound is power The SoundLink Micro, Flex, Plus, and Max get exciting discounts ahead of Black Friday, and if you're unsure about what model to buy, I'm here to assist.

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Based Bose Bose makes fabulous headsets, and it also collaborates with other manufacturers to tune their products. With Baseus now getting in on the action, this is one of the best sub-$150 headsets around.

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Get it now WiiM's Amp Ultra is the definitive smart amp, and it finally gets a major discount, bringing it down to just $423.

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Open your ears Shokz's OpenDots One are down to just $139, a huge 30% discount.

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Game anywhere GameSir's X5 Lite is a budget mobile gaming controller that lets you game anywhere. And right now, it's an even better value.

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Useful AI Plaud Note is a dedicated AI-enabled recorder that transcribes audio notes. It has a great design and works incredibly well, but you have to pay a monthly fee to make the most out of it.

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Still the best The WH-1000XM6 doesn't deliver huge upgrades, and that's okay — particularly now that it's on sale.

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Staying cool Redmagic just rolled out the 11 Pro, delivering what is possibly the best gaming phone around.

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Thinking of buying the OnePlus 15 in India? You should get this phone instead.

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Sidegrade? I don't get what OnePlus is doing with the OnePlus 15. While it has a bigger battery, it isn't anywhere as good as the OnePlus 13 in key areas.

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Powerhouse The OnePlus 15 just debuted globally, and it's time to see what it has to deliver, and whether it makes sense to get the device if you're looking to buy a new phone.

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Same but different The OnePlus 15 does a good job with photos, and while it holds its own against other phones sold in North America, it doesn't measure up to its Chinese rivals.

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Next With the OnePlus 15 now available, let's take a look at what OnePlus might deliver in 2026 with the OnePlus 16.

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Let's do this Metalenz's Polar ID is a secure face unlock system that's much better than the 2D-based solutions available today, and it just went into mass production.

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Pay up Spotify rolls out its lossless plan in India, but there's an issue — it costs 40% higher than its previous family plan, and doesn't have as many features.

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Groove on With the M21, Fiio is showing that it can deliver a fantastic digital audio player on a budget. It still has all the best features of the M23, but it doesn't cost anywhere as much.

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Hardwired I tested the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and it is the fastest mobile platform available today. There's just one issue — it tends to overheat quite a bit.

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Launch control ColorOS 16 has a cool new way to launch apps, and I want this to come to all Android phones.
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